Caption

Sestertius, Alexander Severus (Roman emperor; 222–235). Obverse: Bust of Alexander Severus right with laurel wreath and paludamentum, pearl rim; inscription MAVRSEV ALEXANDERAVG. Reverse: Virtus stands turned left, right foot on the prow of a ship, holding a spear in his right hand and a parazonium in his left; letters SC on both sides, pearl rim; inscription PMTRPVII COS II PP. Date: 228. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; bronze; diameter ~29–32 mm; weight 24.55 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_478

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse Bust Alexander Severus right laurel wreath paludamentum pearl rim inscription MAVRSEV ALEXANDERAVG Reverse Virtus stands turned left right foot prow ship holding spear right hand parazonium left letters SC sides inscription PMTRPVII COS II PP Date 228 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin bronze diameter ~29–32 mm weight 24.55 g axis 0° dark round object uneven edge showing relief standing human figure holding vertical staff surface textured wear patches green brown patina mostly dark gray black tones lighter worn highlights raised areas subtle greenish spots.